Method and system for monitoring the health and status of livestock and other animals

摘要

A method and system (i.e., an Automated Animal Health Monitoring SystemAAHMS) for automated monitoring and early warning of changes in parameters related to the health and status of animals is disclosed. The system includes implantable wireless smart tele-sensor elements that can be implanted within the animal where they measure, and may transmit, temperature and other parameters (e.g., blood oxygen, accelerations, vibrations, heart rate) related to the health and status of the animal being monitored. Optional relay elements may comprise simple transponders to boost the signals from the smart sensor elements and retransmit processed results. The system includes devices for alerting personnel responsible for care of the animals and identifying the animal needing attention. Installation tools include optional capabilities to program the smart sensor elements to adapt to animal type, season, diet, or other user needs, and to read and correlate electronic and machine read data with human readable animal identification (e.g., ear or collar tags).